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FileRun vs copyparty: catalog facts
FileRuncopyparty
Paid

A paid licence is required beyond the limited free tier.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Uses your existing folder structure rather than an opaque storage layer
  • Document and media previews plus WebDAV and sync clients
  • Runs from a single portable file
  • Resumable uploads with deduplication
  • Paid licence for anything beyond a small free tier
  • Requires PHP, a database and a web server
  • You host and secure the server yourself
  • Many features means a lot of configuration to learn
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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